7 Common Dental Terms You Should Know

Although it is tempting to skip out on things we don’t like, such as exercise, unwanted tasks, or that family dinner you just can’t get out of, one thing that you shouldn’t skip is a regular check with your dentist. Dental exams are crucial to good oral health, and may have more benefits than you realize!

Regular Exams are Cost Effective

Preventative dental care can be cheaper, easier, and less uncomfortable than catastrophic dental care. Going in regularly can have an impact on your dental health, catching issues before they become big problems. This saves you money, time, and discomfort.

Regular Exams are Preventative

Having thorough dental exams, including X rays, can catch cavities before they are large enough to see at first glance. It can let your dentist know if something else is going on. Or your dentist may be able to catch early signs of Gingivitis before it becomes periodontal disease.

If you and your dentist regularly monitor your oral health, these small issues can be resolved before they become larger issues. Your dentist can also recommend tips and treatments to head off any problems that haven’t started, but you may be more at risk for in your unique situation. Don’t be afraid to discuss things with your dentist like tooth sensitivity, dry mouth, or other seemingly annoying issues that, if treated, can prevent problems down the road.

Regular Exams Build Comfort and Relationship

If you are anxious about the dentist, going regularly can help ease this anxiety, giving you a chance to get to know your dentist and their staff. This can also help you familiarize yourself with ways that can help to reduce dental anxiety, and build a trusting relationship that gives you peace of mind about your dental visits. Having someone you know and trust help you with your dental care can change your experience more than any other method meant to help you feel comfortable at the dentist.

Your health and well-being is our top priority. At Fresh Dental we have been closely monitoring all of the recent health developments. In light of the rapidly evolving and changing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our offices WILL BE following the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA), Texas Dental Association (TDA), Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) and Texas Governor Abbott. With this extensive guidance, we have chosen to currently keep our doors open and make ourselves available to you. We will be providing emergency care, urgent care and essential care. At this time, we are postponing dental cleanings, orthodontic (braces) services and elective care. Our team is healthy, and we are here to help should you have needs, just as always.

We, as licensed and trained healthcare providers, are standing together to care for our families and yours too. Our decision to stay open (with some changes) is to continue to provide superior care as always, but also reduce the workload of the emergency departments and urgent care centers. These centers have resources that are stretched very thin. We will also be offering to provide services to new patients. If you or someone you know has a dental emergency, we want to be here for you.

Please call your local practice should you require any dental treatment. We have built our reputation by providing high-quality dental care in a compassionate, comfortable and safe environment. Please know, we are all in this together and we are here for you!